Lonach Games Results

A stunning day weather-wise in Strathdon. A good entry especially in the juniors. Champion Piper was Calum Brown, Aberdeen (pictured). Open Piobaireachd: 1 Calum Brown, The Bicker2 John Mac Donald, Tulloch Ard3 Jeffery Lawson, Lament for the Little Supper4 Liam Brown Under 17 Piobaireachd1 Liam Nicholson 2 Craig Mitchell 3 Lewis Stewart 4 James Fraser 5 Rory Menzies Open March: 1 Calum Brown 2 Jeffery Lawson 3 John MacDonald 4…

Glenurquhart Games Results

A big representation from Ontario on the banks of Loch Ness with Ian K MacDonald (above with winners’ trophy) emerging as Champion Piper. Nine pipers entered. Piob1 Ian K MacDonald, Lament for King George III2 James MacHattie, Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay3 Andrew Hayes, Mrs MacLeod of Talisker’s Salute4 Matt Pantaleoni, Old Men of the Shells March: Andrew Hayes 2 Ian K MacDonald 3 Sean McKeownS&R: 1 Sean McKeown 2…

Birnam Games Results

Very warm day in the Perthshire Highlands. Champion Piper was Germany’s Anna Kummerlöw. Twelve played in the senior events. Piob: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Nick Hudson 3 Anna Kummerlöw 4 Bobby Durning 5 Mark McKenzie March: 1 Ben McClamrock 2 Jacob Dicker 3 Nick Hudson 4 Anna Kummerlöw 5 Callum Wynd S&R: 1 Ben McClamrock 2 Jacob Dicker 3 Anna Kummerlöw 4 Brian Lamond 5 Ursa Beckford Jig: 1 Brian…

Lochaber Gathering Results – Pictures Added

This competition was held on August 27 in the Highland Cinema, Fort William. Sponsors were the Moidart Trust and PF Charitable Trust. Piping Convenor Ken Cameron: ‘The day started grey with some drizzle, but by the time the 6/8 March and Hornpipe & Jig competitions started on the outside platform, rain had stopped and the day warmed up with blinks of sunshine. ‘Of course, the overhead canopy provided shelter for…

Argyllshire Gathering at Oban Enjoys a Successful Two Days of Competition

What a jovial, jubilant, just brilliant return to form by the Argyllshire Gathering. The first major solo piping event for three years was a triumph in every sense and just reward for the stewards for their determination and ‘can do’ attitude throughout the pandemic years. They refused to allow it to halt their 150th Anniversary celebrations last year, putting on reduced events to keep the music going. By the Editor…